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Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: fordguy545 on March 19, 2009, 06:07:18 PM
I'm looking for a set of four 17x10s for autox use, but I want to keep the car 4 lug and need about 5" backspace, but everything has too much or too little backspace.  Anybody run across any sites with wheels like that?  Prefer them to be aluminum also.  Thanks
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: vinnietbird on March 19, 2009, 06:51:30 PM
this is the only set I know of.I'm hoping to get a set for the Sport when I have the cash.They say 17x9,or 17x8 and 17x9,but,they do have 17x10 for the 4 lug as well.........

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-x-9-Mustang-Cobra-r-wheels-rims-deep-dish-79-93_W0QQitemZ380111921428QQihZ025QQcategoryZ43957QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: fordguy545 on March 19, 2009, 07:31:46 PM
Ive looked at these places, but all I have found with close to the right backspacing is a 17x8
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/wheelpit?l=4&c=&d=17&f=&b=&w=&o=&bs=&k=
http://www.wheelreplicas.com/scwheels.html
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustangwheels.html
I just havent found the backspace I'm looking for.  I'm trying to be able to get at least 275/40/17 tires on the front of my car.  I know for sure that a 315/35/17 on a 17x10 1/2 with 6.5" BS with a 1 3/4" adapter spacer still had over an inch to the strut and would hit the front bumper with a 1/4 turn on the steering wheel.  I was hoping maybe some of you guys would have other sources that I havent found

Edit, I guess I put this in the wrong forum.  Sorry.  I guess I could get pics of it if I ever get some wheels though
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: vinnietbird on March 19, 2009, 07:48:04 PM
Go 5 lug.It can be done really cheap,and then,the wheel world is your oyster.....so to speak.
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: lakenheath24 on March 19, 2009, 07:57:46 PM
Vinnie,
I am looking at 17x9's on the back and 17x8's 0n the front. What backspace and tire size are you using?  I have a 5-lug swap in place w/ 02 Sn-95 stuff.
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: fordguy545 on March 19, 2009, 09:51:35 PM
thats great and all Vinnie, but I want to keep my snowflakes for everyday use, but my adapters are a pain to get on and off and I really dont want to cut off my studs to get the adapters to fit.
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: vinnietbird on March 20, 2009, 09:16:38 AM
Quote from: fordguy545;262695
thats great and all Vinnie, but I want to keep my snowflakes for everyday use, but my adapters are a pain to get on and off and I really dont want to cut off my studs to get the adapters to fit.


I see.Well,there's always the idea of custom wheels being made for you.
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: vinnietbird on March 20, 2009, 09:17:57 AM
Quote from: lakenheath24;262669
Vinnie,
I am looking at 17x9's on the back and 17x8's 0n the front. What backspace and tire size are you using?  I have a 5-lug swap in place w/ 02 Sn-95 stuff.


I have 4 lug,and I'm using 17x9's all the way around for a Fox Mustang.Fit like a glove,no rubbing up front.Good to go.
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: DVP on March 20, 2009, 12:57:18 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;262750
I see.Well,there's always the idea of custom wheels being made for you.


x2 Just get a a few inches added to a pair of rims.
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: vinnietbird on March 20, 2009, 03:08:12 PM
Quote from: DVP;262811
x2 Just get a a few inches added to a pair of rims.


Good call.There are companies that can widen wheels for you.Grab a set uf good used wheels,and have them widened how you want.
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: Ether947 on March 20, 2009, 04:28:47 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;262847
Good call.There are companies that can widen wheels for you.Grab a set uf good used wheels,and have them widened how you want.

I've heard good things about Weldcraft.
http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: booksix on March 20, 2009, 06:46:29 PM
Try calling the company from Vinn's ebay link.  I emailed them once about making a wheel they had on ebay for me in a custom width and offset and they said to call and we'd discuss it.
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: ArizonaTC on March 21, 2009, 01:11:47 AM
Quote from: Ether947;262867
I've heard good things about Weldcraft.
http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/


I used Weld Craft to widen some Drift R rims for my 03 Mercury Marauder. 

They took 18x8s and widened 'em to 18x9.5.  Excellent work and wheels balanced right up no problems.  :bowdown:
Title: 17x10" wheels?
Post by: fordguy545 on March 21, 2009, 01:34:57 AM
Yeah, I sent em an email a couple days ago about widening my american racing mesh wheels.  They replied and wanted a pic of the wheel so they could see how much room they had to work with on the front of the rim.  I sent them pics yesterday, but didnt get a reply today.
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